Efforts sought to increase safety created a backlog in the rest of the criminal justice system. In essence, funding targeted the front and back of the criminal justice system, creating a "gap". Funding for those entities in the "gap" did not keep pace. The Fill the Gap initiative was intended to address this problem.

Coconino County Court assisted in spearheading the development of the website in conjunction with their Virtual Resource Center, Legal Talks, assisted by the Attorney General’s Office, the State Library of Arizona, and Department of Economic Security.

The right of a trial by jury is the privilege of every person in the United States. The right is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and Arizona Constitution. Use this link if you have been called for jury duty. Note: the Arizona Supreme Court does not have jury trials.

Our Courts Arizona is an interactive civics program aimed at adult groups. Our Courts Arizona uses easy to understand, non-partisan, interactive sessions. They are taught by current and retired judges who engage the audience and provide information about the importance of fair, impartial, and accessible courts and the rule of law.

Arizona’s Constitution provides victims the right to receive prompt restitution from a person convicted of a crime against them. Judges must order the convicted person to repay all of the victim’s economic loss, as determined by the court. See A.R.S. § 13-603.